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What is Spanglish? Sep 6 2001
We explore the rise of powerful non-English linguistic forces in the United States |
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Raj to Riches English
Sep 13 2001
English in India, despite being the imposed language of the imperial power, had equally the force to unite the nation.
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The Hurricane Speaks
Sep 20 2001
Here we take up the story of Caribbean English where the Brixton Routes left off. |
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Beyond the Cringe
Sep 27 2001
In the 1950s Australian English was more Westminster than Woolloomooloo - the last days of the "colonial cringe". |
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The Long Trek to Freedom
Oct 4 2001
English becomes the language of liberation as Afrikaans takes on the label of oppression |
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Whose English Is It, Anyway?
Oct 11 2001
Used on the internet, the UN and between speakers for whom it is native language for neither - Is it English? |
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Your questions answered by our Message Board users. Post a question too. |
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Do you know where the word 'avocado' came from? |
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Thanks for joining in the chat, why not read the transcript. |
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With series producers, Simon Elmes and Tony Phillips. |
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